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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
5
The article lists a social gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Bingham on Lafayette Street with many friends attending. Miss Houston won the high score prize and Miss Buttrey the consolation trophy after a salad course. An open house New Year’s Eve party is planned at Miss Ann Johnson’s Walnut Street home on Tuesday.
Numerous visits and greetings mark the week with Mrs. Walter D Sanders and Mrs John D Waker among those noted. Families travel between Florence Louisville and Nashville while relatives gather at homes and churches for holidays and medical updates.
The column notes that many new hairstyles favor bobbed cuts and avoid shaving the neck. It warns shaving can ruin the hairline and explains friction from coats and collars worsens neck dryness. Lemon juice is suggested to counteract bleaching drying effects.
A preview of home care routines covers soothing tired feet with Epsom salt soak followed by cold rinse, DIY manicuring guidance, and lip care with nightly cold cream or lanolin to reduce chapping. It references an article on care of the hands and nails.
Fox Film musical Music in the Air receives high praise for its score and song as the Princess Theatre debuts the picture. Oscar returns to cinema after two years with a vibrant performance by the star who sings and acts with gusto. John Boles shines in the lead with strong singing while Douglass Montgomery June Lang and a supportive cast enhance the musical. Joe May makes a notable Hollywood directing debut under producer Erich Pommer with a script by Liebmann Young Wilder drawn from Hammerstein.
Pattern 2158 offers two blouse styles in one. A tailored short sleeve bodice pairs with a silk crepe option featuring a petal collar and gathered sleeves. Sizes 14 to 42 with fabric yardages listed for tailored and afternoon blouses. Fifteen cents and address required to order from Anne Adams Pattern Department.
New York December 31 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports a 42 percent drop in lynchings this year from 26 in 1933 to 15, reflecting reduced mob killings nationwide. The figures accompany a year end tally emphasizing continued racial violence and advocacy for federal anti-lynching legislation.
The list of attendees includes Mesdames Ida McAllister Julia Craig Ryan Beth any and Messers Emens Buzzard Col Sealie Wade among others who enjoyed the hospitality at the function.
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